Elton Woodrow Beasley

Elton Woodrow Beasley, 72, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on January 27, 2024. Elton was a native of Newport News, Virginia and the younger son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Pauline Moore Beasley. Elton graduated from Warwick High School, received an undergraduate degree from Christopher Newport University and a Master of Business Administration from Golden Gate University.

Elton was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 47 years, Charlotte, and their many beloved cats.

While attending CNU, Elton worked at NASA alongside the engineers that designed the first space shuttle. He later went on to become an energy industry analyst working for multiple power companies both in Virginia and Arizona before retiring from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Elton was an avid lover of all sports, excelling in baseball which he played in high school, softball, bowling and golf. He enjoyed travelling with his wife Charlotte and vacationing in the Outer Banks of North Carolina where he often went scuba diving. Elton was known for his great sense of humor and quick wit.

Elton is survived by his brother Bill Beasley of Daleville, VA, nephew Billy Beasley and his wife Karen of Daleville, VA, niece Betsy Beasley of Glen Allen, VA, niece Elizabeth Lanoue of Scarborough, ME and many extended family members.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12 at 2 pm at The Chesapeake, 955 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA 23601. There will be a reception immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a gift in Elton’s memory to the student scholarship fund at Christopher Newport University. Gifts may be made online at https://advancement.cnu.edu/portal/give or by mail to Christopher Newport University, Office of University Advancement, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606-2998.